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algo
something
nada
nothing
alguien
someone, anyone
nadie
no one, nobody
algún
some, any
ninguno
none, not any
siempre
always
nunca
never
también
also
tampoco
neither, either
todavía
still
ya no
not anymore, no longer
ya
already, yet
todavía no
not yet
Ni... ni
neither... nor
Unos/as
a few
algunos/as
some
El presente progresivo
formed with the present tense estar plus the present participle (el gerundio) of the verb
gerundio
formed by adding -ando to the stem of -ar verbs and -iendo to the stem of -er and -ir verbs
reflexive verb
an action reflects back on the subject and includes a reflexive pronoun
dormirse
to fall asleep
irse
to go away, to leave
levantarse
to get up
parecerse a
to look like
reírse de
to laugh at
acciones recíprocas
express what people do for/to each other using plural reflexive pronouns
informal affirmative commands
have the same form as the third person singular of verbs in the present tense
Expresiones de lugar
expressions used to answer the question ¿Dónde?
cerca
close
lejos
far
aquí
here
acá
over here
allí
there
allá
over there
Hispanic presence
The representation and influence of Hispanic individuals and culture in the United States.
San Antonio Missions Historical Park
A site in Texas that serves as a testament to the Hispanic presence in the United States for more than four centuries.
Spanish speakers
Individuals who speak Spanish, with the United States being the second country in the world with the most Spanish speakers, totaling almost 50 million.
Columbus Day
A holiday celebrated in the United States on October 12, commemorating Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas, marked by parades.
Día de la Raza
A holiday celebrated throughout the Hispanic world on October 12, commemorating the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas.
St. Augustine
The oldest city in what is now known as the United States, founded by the Spanish in 1565.
Little Havana
A neighborhood in Miami that emerged as a community for Cuban immigrants, where they could maintain their customs.
Calle 8
The street in Little Havana where many cultural events, such as the Miami Carnival and Calle 8 Festival, are held.
Latin Grammy Awards
Awards established by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences to recognize artistic and technical excellence in Spanish-language recorded music.
First Latin Grammy Awards
Held in 2000 in Los Angeles, this was the first Spanish-language program broadcast on a national network during prime time.
Cuban community in Florida
A community formed by waves of people fleeing the political regime in Cuba, finding a second home in Florida.
Miami Carnival
A cultural event held in Little Havana, Miami, celebrating Hispanic culture.
Entertainment magnet
Florida has become a magnet for celebrities, especially in the music and entertainment fields.
Gloria Estefan
One of the first singers to successfully crossover into mainstream music.
Isabel Allende
A famous writer known for her contributions to literature.
Sonia Sotomayor
The first Latina woman to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Justice.
Ellen Ochoa
The first female astronaut of NASA.
David Ortiz
A world-famous baseball player known for his achievements in Major League Baseball.
Mariano Rivera
A world-famous baseball player recognized for his contributions to the sport.
Javier Bardem
An actor known for his roles in various films and contributions to cinema.
Zoe Saldana
An actress recognized as one of the highest-grossing Hispanics in Hollywood.
Cultural contribution
The influence and participation of Hispanics in shaping the culture of the United States.
Population of Hispanics in USA
The Hispanic population in the United States is nearly 50 million and continues to grow.
Historic buildings
Structures such as the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and the Santa Barbara Mission that represent Hispanic heritage.
Parades
Public celebrations that draw crowds, often associated with holidays like Columbus Day.
Cultural events
Activities that celebrate Hispanic culture, such as the Calle 8 Festival and Miami Carnival.
el/la cuñado/a
brother-in-law, sister-in-law
los/las gemelos/as
twins
la madrina
godmother
la nuera
daughter-in-law
el padrino
godfather
el/la suegro/a
father-in-law, mother-in-law
el yerno
son-in-law
la barba
beard
el bigote
mustache
castaño/a
brown (hair)
lacio
straight (hair)
rizado/a
curly (hair)
casado/a
married
soltero/a
single
viudo/a
widow
el pasillo
hall, corridor
la terraza
terrace
el basurero
trash can
la caja
box
la calefacción
heating
el cortacésped
lawnmower
el detector de humo
smoke detector
el extinguidor de incendios
fire extinguisher
clavar
to nail
conectar
to connect
construir (y)
to build
decorar
to decorate
desarmar
to take apart
enchufar
to plug in
funcionar
to function
regar (ie)
to water
vaciar
to empty
el clavo
nail
el destornillador
screwdriver
el martillo
hammer
el tornillo
screw
a diferencia de
unlike, contrary to
los lentes
eyeglasses
propio/a
own, one's own
sacar fotos
to take photos
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